Malaysian director Mark Lee represents Asia in the Picture This Festival in Los Angeles


A conscientious resident of Pulau Ketam cleaning up the island bit by bit, as shown in the short film 'Mr Garbage'. Photos: HugProjects

Having championed environmental issues for some time now, Malaysian director/producer Mark Lee submitted his short film for competition in the Picture This Festival For The Planet. Last month, he emerged as one of the two regional finalists for his short titled Mr Garbage. The other finalist is Wally Tham from Singapore.

Picture This Festival is an initiative started by Sony Pictures Television Networks, in partnership with the United Nations Foundation in line with the goal to protect the planet and promote prosperity.

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